.... I replaced the thermostat, topped off the coolant and all is well.

The failed Tstat wouldn't open properly. I will wait until this summer to see if the previous owner's running of bad coolant (green style) wrecked the radiator innards.

The replacement TStat was I believe a 87c one.

Haasman

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